Ecological transition seeks that the relationship between ecology and society is sustainable. It requires a systemic approach that recognizes the value of nature and integrates it into all economic sectors, as well as into the development of business models that reduce pressure on natural resources.

Ecological transition implies a shift towards a low carbon economy based on clean energy. It also requires investing in the preservation, restoration and enhancement of ecosystem functions around the world. One of the tools that can support this transformative change in both urban and rural contexts, are Nature-based Solutions (NbS).

Ecological transition is an imperative and will change all human activities.

The circular economy requires rethinking growth in a way that involves the decoupling of economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. It’s based on three fundamental principles:

• Eliminate waste and contamination from the design stage
• Keep products and materials in use
• Re-generate natural systems

Planisphera advises organizations and companies on the adoption of the concept of circularity in their economic activities

Biodiversity or biological diversity is the spectrum of life in all its forms. It encompasses the diversity of species of plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms that live in a given space, their genetic variability, the ecosystems of which these species are part and the landscapes or regions where the ecosystems are located. It also includes the ecological and evolutionary processes that occur at the level of genes, species, ecosystems and landscapes. The conservation of biodiversity that -both directly and through the environmental services it provides- makes human life possible and enjoyable, increasingly presents enormous challenges.

The Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, published in May 2019, states that nature in most parts of the world has been significantly altered by multiple human factors. The vast majority of indicators point to a rapid decline in ecosystems and biodiversity around the world. To illustrate the extent of these disturbances, 75% of the planet's land surface has been significantly altered, 66% of the world's oceans are experiencing increasing, cumulative impacts, and more than 85% of wetlands have been lost.

Planisphera focuses on facilitating and promoting the inclusion of biodiversity in decision-making, considering all its values, not just the economic factor. It supports actions for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity as well as promoting its knowledge through research, training, awareness-raising and environmental outreach.

It is the greatest global challenge humanity faces. It is an existential challenge for economies and societies around the world. Planisphera collaborates with different stakeholders to design strategies and instruments for an ecological transition to reduce the footprint of stakeholders and adapt to impending impacts related to climate change.

Economic instruments seek to internalize the environmental costs of economic decisions and activities, correcting the price system so as to ensure that the scarcity of the environment is properly reflected.

Planisphera supports governments and public decision makers by creating appropriate taxes, subsidies and regulations to aid in the ecological transition.

Environmental law is one of the foundations for environmental sustainability and its proper application and compliance, as well as its appropriate evolution, are increasingly urgent due to growing environmental pressures. Violations of environmental law hamper the achievement of all dimensions of sustainable development and environmental sustainability. Planisphera develops environmental projects at the subnational, national and international levels, providing support to governments, companies and organizations to promote the coherent application of the environmental dimension of sustainable development and the comprehensive interpretation of the law.

Planisphera uses its experience in legal and public policy matters and its technical knowledge in project management, to strengthen the capacities of its clients and the full exercise of their environmental rights and other associated human rights, as well as to facilitate the access to environmental justice.

Through policy instruments, many of the existing legal provisions are actually applied, this is the reason why public policies are an essential complement to environmental law. Unfortunately, it is quite common for such instruments to be designed in the absence of a comprehensive interpretation of the law. This has meant that, historically, policies for productive sectors negatively affect the sustainability of development and the economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights of individuals and communities.

Planisphera uses its expertise to strategically influence processes and decisions which generate or modify public policies. This is done through advice and support to international organizations and national and subnational governments, placing human development at the center of such processes and decisions, with a strong emphasis on the environmental dimension.

Sustainable finance takes into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, primarily as a potential source of risk, but also of business opportunities.

Green finance takes into consideration environmental aspects such as biodiversity, water or air quality, on the one hand, and climate-related aspects on the other. Regarding climate finance, this concept is used almost exclusively to refer to financing related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Planisphera works in Green Finance as well as on finance and climate, that is, the relationship between two dynamic systems intricately linked in their fate. Climate change needs to be tackled with a systemic change in financial markets. Planisphera advises, proposes, and promotes solutions that fall within any of these three areas of finance, in order to support a smooth transition towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral and climate-resilient economy.

In the value chain of the products and services offered by companies, processes with a circular economy approach must be followed, which should be carbon neutral and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity. Achieving this requires adequate planning and best practices that are also permeated with full respect for human rights and cultural diversity. This is the future for a better world for all: financially and ecological sustainable companies. This is also what consumers are increasingly demanding.

Planisphera provides specialized and comprehensive advice to help companies in their ecological transition, using science to define their role in the protection and restoration of nature.

Local, regional, and national governments - The governments at different levels are key actors for the ecological transition of the economy and society. A vision of the State is necessary, as are the creation of consensus; the design of cross-cutting and comprehensive public policies; the establishment of goals and objectives; the implementation of ad hoc policy instruments, and the monitoring of progress. Planisphera collaborates with diverse authorities to establish the pertinent strategies to design, in each case, a transition roadmap that is legitimate and based on scientific evidence.

Planisphera’s team has worked with various international organizations in the support they give to the different stakeholders involved in the ecological transition of the economy and society. This is both in conceptual development and concrete experiences with stakeholders in the ecological transition.